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also, thunderstorms and flooding from the carolina to florida and texas. stormy in the southwest, from new mexico to colorado. >> heating up in the west. 90s in the rockies. and triple digits from sacramento to phoenix. 80s from the dakotas to the east coast. 90s around new orleans and dallas. >>> coming up after the break, who says there's no much thing as a free lunch? why this is a great week, in fact, to score some giveaways at a restaurant near you. >>> plus, the teenager terrorized by a giant alligator. why sacrificing his arm saved his life. >>> and a rout at the all-star game. lopsided results with some implications for october. >>> welcome back, everybody. there is some good news this morning about the job market. u.s. employers seem to be hiring. they posted 200,000 more jobs in may than the month before. that was the second-highest level, almost four years, in fact. 13 million people still unemployed, there's still 3 1/2 job seekers for every opening. >>> american airlines is now looking at potential mergers. reports say the bankrupt carrier is
also, thunderstorms and flooding from the carolina to florida and texas. stormy in the southwest, from new mexico to colorado. >> heating up in the west. 90s in the rockies. and triple digits from sacramento to phoenix. 80s from the dakotas to the east coast. 90s around new orleans and dallas. >>> coming up after the break, who says there's no much thing as a free lunch? why this is a great week, in fact, to score some giveaways at a restaurant near you. >>> plus, the...
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a man in texas, bob bruszle, never lost home that one day he'd find his beloved sports car, an austin healy. it was stolen from him outside his home in philadelphia 42 years ago. well, today, we are happy to say, man and car are together again. he spent years faithfully scouring online sites and finally found it on ebay, listed under a dealer in beverly hills. he contacted police, he got it back and by the way, says, it still runs. >>> and, the countdown is on, now two weeks until the olympics. and today, we learned that for the first time in history, the women outnumber the men on team usa. 269 to 261. the team including 13 moms, at least four sets of sisters, that's venus and serena williams among them. and by the way, the oldest and youngest female athletes at the olympic games are both americans, a 54-year-old equestrian, a 15-year-old swimmer. >>> and, speaking of the olympic team, they're the best america has to offer. so, why are their uniforms made in china? our made in america team is on that case.n my right side. an intense burning sensation like somebody had set it on fire.
a man in texas, bob bruszle, never lost home that one day he'd find his beloved sports car, an austin healy. it was stolen from him outside his home in philadelphia 42 years ago. well, today, we are happy to say, man and car are together again. he spent years faithfully scouring online sites and finally found it on ebay, listed under a dealer in beverly hills. he contacted police, he got it back and by the way, says, it still runs. >>> and, the countdown is on, now two weeks until the...
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this: >> texas wasn't going to be a part of it expanding socializing of our medicine. so we are not going to participate in exchanges. we are not going to expand medicaid. we are just for the going to be a part of, again socializing health care in the state of texas. >> so in addition to losing out on billions in money to cover their uninsured, texas is going to lose $17,000,000,000 in special federal funds that would support hospitals who care for the uninsured. and their hospitals are going to get slammed. nearly 1 in 4 texans are uninsured, the most in the nation. now, 6 republican governors have decided not to take the health care money, not to opt in including texas and florida, two of the biggest states in the nation. in total, nearly 4 million people from those 6 states will lose health care coverage by their failure to opt in. joying me to discuss the predictament for hospitals in particular is bruce siegel, the ceo of the national association of public hospitals and health systems joining us from washington, d.c. bruce, thank you for joining us in the war room
this: >> texas wasn't going to be a part of it expanding socializing of our medicine. so we are not going to participate in exchanges. we are not going to expand medicaid. we are just for the going to be a part of, again socializing health care in the state of texas. >> so in addition to losing out on billions in money to cover their uninsured, texas is going to lose $17,000,000,000 in special federal funds that would support hospitals who care for the uninsured. and their hospitals...
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in texas, only 81 out of 254 counties in texas even have a dmv. even if you wanted to get the i.d., it's just very difficult to get it in certain places. we're creating all these new hurdles to voting for no reason other than that republicans want to make it harder for traditionally democratic constituents to be able to cast a ballot. this all happened after the election of barack obama. it the wasn't a coincidence. republicans saw how obama won in 2008 by turning out a coalition dst young voters. >> caller: hispanic and african-american voters and decided we're going to make it tougher for those voters to vote in 2012. it's not about the voter fraud. it's about the gop shaping electorate in their own favor. >> there is no coincidence this is happening now after the election of barack obama. >> still no solution to the 87 examples of voter fraud. >> how about the -- what's your solution of five million people being disenfranchised in the next election. >> if you don't like voter i.d., that's okay with me. i'd love another option to deal with the b
in texas, only 81 out of 254 counties in texas even have a dmv. even if you wanted to get the i.d., it's just very difficult to get it in certain places. we're creating all these new hurdles to voting for no reason other than that republicans want to make it harder for traditionally democratic constituents to be able to cast a ballot. this all happened after the election of barack obama. it the wasn't a coincidence. republicans saw how obama won in 2008 by turning out a coalition dst young...
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a texas judge, wiehl, ruled against armstrong how. >> the texas judge said look, you didn't follow the rules to armstrong's lawyers. you filed 80-page complaint much the federal rules of civil procedure are very specific. you have to be pithy, bill. get right to it what's the complaint and what's the jurisdiction. be brief in the brief and they weren't. >> bill: armstrong's lawyers said they don't have jurisdiction in texas? is that what it was? anti-doping agency? >> anti-doping agency doesn't have any kind of jurisdiction over lance armstrong at all. >> bill: anywhere. >> anywhere. he is retired. >> bill: this doping agency is a federal agency. >> quasifederal agency. >> bill: i don't know what it means. >> 5013 crmpleted company getting money from the federal government. 60% of what they do -- recognized by congress in 2000. >> bill: their mandate is what? >> basically prevent abuses within the sports world whether someone using human growth hormone, steroids, bloods recycler? >> bill: allegations against armstrong that he used these drugs while winning. >> it was a conspiracy betwe
a texas judge, wiehl, ruled against armstrong how. >> the texas judge said look, you didn't follow the rules to armstrong's lawyers. you filed 80-page complaint much the federal rules of civil procedure are very specific. you have to be pithy, bill. get right to it what's the complaint and what's the jurisdiction. be brief in the brief and they weren't. >> bill: armstrong's lawyers said they don't have jurisdiction in texas? is that what it was? anti-doping agency? >>...
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, texas sits on grassy prairie land on the edge of town. it's home to two border patrol agents. the office is hundreds of miles from the border, and might not be much to look at, but potter county sheriff brian thomas says his deputies patrol interstate 40, a major corridor for human smuggling and he counts on the border patrol agents for help. what do you think happens now when you come across a group of illegal immigrants that might be trafficked through your home? >> if we don't have any criminal charges on them, we have to let them go. there's not any other choice. >> sheriff thomas fired off a letter to texas lawmakers, saying the plan is ill thought out, and we might as well hang a sign on the texas panhandle that says welcome illegals. this is one of the holding cells in the randall county jail in amarillo, texas. illegal immigrants captured anywhere in the massive 26-county area of the text -- texas panhandle are usually brought here before they're transferred over to a federal holding facility. the sheriff here tells us on any give
, texas sits on grassy prairie land on the edge of town. it's home to two border patrol agents. the office is hundreds of miles from the border, and might not be much to look at, but potter county sheriff brian thomas says his deputies patrol interstate 40, a major corridor for human smuggling and he counts on the border patrol agents for help. what do you think happens now when you come across a group of illegal immigrants that might be trafficked through your home? >> if we don't have...
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southward along interstate 1010 you see southeastern parts of texas. also most remaining offshore south of houston. you will get in on some of the action as well. we have picked up 1-3 inches of rain. we are in a drought we still need it. >>> you can see some of the train cars exploded in a train derailment. no word on what the train cars were carrying but haz mat crews have been called to the scene. two people have been injured. but the extent of them not being reported on so far. we will keep an eye on it. >>> now to some stories you can bank on this morning. san bernardino, california. the third city to seek bankruptcy protection. they may not be able to consider payroll. lauren simonetti is here from the fox business network. >> san bernardino facing a $45 million budget deficit and not being able to pay city workers. major concessions with the workers slash it by 20 percent over the last four years. >> your americans are talking about partnering up. >> american airlines owned by amr has been bankrupt since late last year they have been looking for
southward along interstate 1010 you see southeastern parts of texas. also most remaining offshore south of houston. you will get in on some of the action as well. we have picked up 1-3 inches of rain. we are in a drought we still need it. >>> you can see some of the train cars exploded in a train derailment. no word on what the train cars were carrying but haz mat crews have been called to the scene. two people have been injured. but the extent of them not being reported on so far. we...
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but, oh here is number 50 texas. now if you are a donor to rick perry, you don't care because you are rich. you don't care about the 26% of the population that doesn't have insurance. but over a quarter of the population not in great shape would be helped tremendously. that's 6.6 million people in texas. you think rick gives a damn he doesn't give a damn. >> deliver health care for our citizens -- >> how is that? >> every texastan has access to health care. it is not going to work it is a failed system block grant back to the states if you want success in health care in the country. >> you mentioned that texas is really a magnet for a lot of folks. are you able to hear us okay? >> yes, i can. >> he had another great point to make about health care. he just forgot it. the reality is texas would only pay 3% of the bill. the federal government would pick up 97% of the bill and he still won't take the money even though his citizens need it desperately. now that's a dangerous clown that's hurting the people in this countr
but, oh here is number 50 texas. now if you are a donor to rick perry, you don't care because you are rich. you don't care about the 26% of the population that doesn't have insurance. but over a quarter of the population not in great shape would be helped tremendously. that's 6.6 million people in texas. you think rick gives a damn he doesn't give a damn. >> deliver health care for our citizens -- >> how is that? >> every texastan has access to health care. it is not going to...
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texas has finished number one with top ten finishes in six out of ten competitiveness categories. >>> well, coming up the l.a. clippers' big man signs for big bucks and a motorcycle racer's premature celebration. >>> plus the all-star game's lone home run is good enough to win the mvp award. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. soo so the big heat has left. the question is when will it come back. your forecast is coming up. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning. if you're just waking up, this is "early today." and in sports last night in major league baseball summer classic, the all-star game, the national league shut out the mesh league, claiming home field advantage in the fall's world series. here's nbc's fred roggin with an early look at all your sports headlines. >>> good morning. giants fans stuffed the ballots, voted four of their own into the all-star league and the national league is glad they did. they wasted no time getting on the board. pab pablo sandoval etched his name in the history books. the nl was up 4-0 and looking for more. dan uggla ca
texas has finished number one with top ten finishes in six out of ten competitiveness categories. >>> well, coming up the l.a. clippers' big man signs for big bucks and a motorcycle racer's premature celebration. >>> plus the all-star game's lone home run is good enough to win the mvp award. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. soo so the big heat has left. the question is when will it come back. your forecast is coming up. you're watching "early...
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texas has finished number one with top ten finishes in six out of ten competitiveness categories. >>> well, coming up the l.a. clippers' big man signs for big bucks and a motorcycle racer's premature celebration. >>> plus the all-star game's lone home run is good enough to win the mvp award. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. soo so the big heat has left. the question is when will it come back. your forecast is coming up. you're watching "early today." what do you think of this one? really? what's this? this is a rose i made from a turnip. let's try together. perfect. two worlds that fit in one kitchen. come in today and save up to 20% on a kitchen from ikea. ♪ [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] introducing zzzquil sleep-aid. [ snoring ] [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] it's not for colds, it's not for pain, it's just for sleep. [ snoring ] [ male announcer ] because sleep is a beautiful thing. [ birds chirping ] introducing zzzquil, the non-habit forming sleep-aid from the makers of nyquil. ♪ >>> good morning. if you're just waking up, this is "early today." and in
texas has finished number one with top ten finishes in six out of ten competitiveness categories. >>> well, coming up the l.a. clippers' big man signs for big bucks and a motorcycle racer's premature celebration. >>> plus the all-star game's lone home run is good enough to win the mvp award. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. soo so the big heat has left. the question is when will it come back. your forecast is coming up. you're watching "early...
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six of these closed border stations would be in texas. interestingly enough. parts of west texas, local sheriffs, the local law enforcement that captures folks, coming into the united states illegally like drug cartels, now they have these people that have no place to put them, what are they supposed to do? call somebody to come get them and wait for hours? there are no resources for us to turn those people that are captured by local on enforcement over to the federal government if the federal government is not fair. there. it doesn't make a lot of sense to border patrol agents on these areas of the state and put them somewhere else. megyn: they say this is where the savings of about $1.3 million a year when they close these nine or 10 posts. they are saying that they are redeploying and reallocating resources at or near the border. do you know for a fact, congressman, whether they will take that and move the staff down closer to the mexican border? or are these positions being eliminated when i. >> know, we don't know, we hear the rhetoric from the white hous
six of these closed border stations would be in texas. interestingly enough. parts of west texas, local sheriffs, the local law enforcement that captures folks, coming into the united states illegally like drug cartels, now they have these people that have no place to put them, what are they supposed to do? call somebody to come get them and wait for hours? there are no resources for us to turn those people that are captured by local on enforcement over to the federal government if the federal...
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he was comparing the texas voter i.d. law down there to those southern taxs that would charge southern blacks going to the polls and keep them from actually voting so likening t current voter i.d. law situation down there to southern poll taxes. >> so you don't need a photo i.d. to vote, he feels, but you do need to see eric holder at the naacp. >> well, coming up on the show -- first, we'll go to this because we teased this at the beginning of the show, the unsolved murder of a juilliard student eight years ago taking an incredible turn as investigators matched d.n.a. from the crime scene to a sample collected by an occupy wall street protest. antwon lewis live in manhattan with more. what can you tell us? >> this happened eight years ago, gretchen, good morning. it was right here at inwood hill park where sarah fox disappeared. six days later, her body was discovered nude and strangled. among the evidence that detectives found at the scene was d.n.a. on a pink c.d. player. now, eight years later, they're saying that tha
he was comparing the texas voter i.d. law down there to those southern taxs that would charge southern blacks going to the polls and keep them from actually voting so likening t current voter i.d. law situation down there to southern poll taxes. >> so you don't need a photo i.d. to vote, he feels, but you do need to see eric holder at the naacp. >> well, coming up on the show -- first, we'll go to this because we teased this at the beginning of the show, the unsolved murder of a...
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the texas coast, beaumont, port arthur through galveston and an few showers near houston popped up. a few areas this morning a rough drive. otherwise, a quiet weather map the entire northern half kuch country. a warm weather map and not the incredible heat wave we've seen over the last the two weeks and hoping to get rain. arkansas one of the worst drought spots in the country along with colorado. the potential, especially eastern half of arkansas, a little rain. showers and thunderstorms hit-and-miss throughout the south east and a warm typical summerlike day for rest of us. enjoy. >> thanks, bill. >>> revising downward on wall street. americans city going bust, and which of the united states is the best for doing business? your "first look" at this morning's business headlines is straight ahead. >>> coming up, griffin strikes is rich, an all-star blowout and what fans know the rest of us don't. you're watching "first look" on nbc. ♪ [ acoustic guitar: slow ] [ barks ] ♪ [ upbeat ] [ barks ] beneful playful life is made with energy-packed wholesome grains... and real beef and e
the texas coast, beaumont, port arthur through galveston and an few showers near houston popped up. a few areas this morning a rough drive. otherwise, a quiet weather map the entire northern half kuch country. a warm weather map and not the incredible heat wave we've seen over the last the two weeks and hoping to get rain. arkansas one of the worst drought spots in the country along with colorado. the potential, especially eastern half of arkansas, a little rain. showers and thunderstorms...
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lord help a woman in texas in a couple of years. >> it is a very tough place to be. if i hear from women, republican women, democratic women, independent women, women don't think that politics should be playing a role in eliminating their health care access. i think women are are concerned across the board. unfortunately, in texas hundreds of thousands of women lost access to basic pap smears, breast exams, well women's checkups in the name of politics. i think that's why you are seeing this -- really troubling -- you know, lot of concern of women all across the country who are saying it is time women vote and understand what is at stake in november. >> briefly, if i may, is that why planned parenthood has made an endorsement of a can't date for the election this time only for the second time in its history? of course, you are endorsing the president. is that because you are so concerned about the prospect of a romney presidency? >> well, we are concerned. of course, we -- to the planned parent hood fund did endorse the president because he has been a strong supporte
lord help a woman in texas in a couple of years. >> it is a very tough place to be. if i hear from women, republican women, democratic women, independent women, women don't think that politics should be playing a role in eliminating their health care access. i think women are are concerned across the board. unfortunately, in texas hundreds of thousands of women lost access to basic pap smears, breast exams, well women's checkups in the name of politics. i think that's why you are seeing...
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. >> woodruff: and in houston, texas, they sent ballplayers scrambling for cover. the scares come after high temperatures are being blamed for at least 46 deaths and loss of power for close to a million people last week. for over 11 consecutive days, temperatures exceeded 100 degrees across much of the country. meanwhile, out west, wildfires fueled by near-record droughts have raged for weeks in colorado, forcing residents to leave their homes. nationwide, fires burned 1.3 million acres in june alone, the second highest acreage burned in june of any year. now, the national oceanic and atmospheric administration, noaa, is reporting the first half of this year was in fact the hottest on record, with 170 all-time heat records matched or broken. noaa has issued a report attempting to assess the role climate change, including human factors, played, if any, in six global extreme weather events in 2011. about one of those, the report asked if the human influence on climate made the 2011 texas drought more probable? it concluded that it did. the report also examined climat
. >> woodruff: and in houston, texas, they sent ballplayers scrambling for cover. the scares come after high temperatures are being blamed for at least 46 deaths and loss of power for close to a million people last week. for over 11 consecutive days, temperatures exceeded 100 degrees across much of the country. meanwhile, out west, wildfires fueled by near-record droughts have raged for weeks in colorado, forcing residents to leave their homes. nationwide, fires burned 1.3 million acres...
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host: houston, texas and dallas, texas is on ballista as well as austin, texas which is number 7. our next call is green bay, wisconsin on a republican line. caller: hello? i am more concerned not so much as what they are using their surveillance for but the precedent we are setting. if we go to these extremes after 9/11 and the current wars, what happens when the next biggest and happened to our country? what rights will we be losing then? we're setting a precedent that we will take people's civil liberties and our right to privacy in this country away due to incidents that happened and occurred in old complex. it is impressive that we will allow that to be done by our government. our government is an avid of continuing to do that. eventually, what rights will we lose? guest: i have heard the expression before, be careful if you choose their enemies because you will be like them. in the taliban, we have a dark -- very difficult enemy that is devoted to social repression of women and individual rights. if a group cents terrorists to attack our country and we become more like them,
host: houston, texas and dallas, texas is on ballista as well as austin, texas which is number 7. our next call is green bay, wisconsin on a republican line. caller: hello? i am more concerned not so much as what they are using their surveillance for but the precedent we are setting. if we go to these extremes after 9/11 and the current wars, what happens when the next biggest and happened to our country? what rights will we be losing then? we're setting a precedent that we will take people's...
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we had second place, for texas in terms of technology innovation. it was the third and lowest cost of living in having just come back from texas, i must say that the tex-mex was pretty cheap among other terms, shopping extremely cheap. the workforce improved to seventh best in the country from 14th last year. access to capital was down a little bit, but also worth noting, the economy was extremely strong with a aaa bond rating and a stable outlook of the runners up, of course, were utah and virginia. >> interesting. karen, thanks. >>> still ahead on "way too early," highlights from a baseball blowout in the all-star game last night. we'll have the highlights and break down by everyone was wearing mismatched uniforms. what was up with that? >>> plus -- the drama is building for the olympic games in london after the work ethic of gold medalist swimmer michael phelps is called into question by one of his own teammates. that story and a check on weather when "way too early" comes right back. >>> tshg is highly sig karnt, that you, mrs. president, a whit
we had second place, for texas in terms of technology innovation. it was the third and lowest cost of living in having just come back from texas, i must say that the tex-mex was pretty cheap among other terms, shopping extremely cheap. the workforce improved to seventh best in the country from 14th last year. access to capital was down a little bit, but also worth noting, the economy was extremely strong with a aaa bond rating and a stable outlook of the runners up, of course, were utah and...
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. >> reporter: mitt romney took the stage at the naacp's annual meeting in houston, texas with a message for black voters. >> if you want a president who will make things better in the african-american community, you are looking at him. >> reporter: about 90% of black voters are expected to support president obama in november, but romney says that support has not led to results. he points out while the u.s. unemployment rate is just over 8%, among blacks it's much higher, 14.4%. >> unemployment rate, the duration of unemployment, average income, median family wealth are all worse in the black community. >> reporter: romney believes staying focused on the economy can help him win in november and polls show the race is tightening. a new survey of voters nationwide shows romney just three points behind 46-43 -- 46% to 43%. president obama has been working to lock in his support in the battleground states. >> the stakes in this election could not be bigger. >> reporter: he traveled to iowa on tuesday trying to reignite the enthusiasm that led him to victory four years ago. >> i'm betting tha
. >> reporter: mitt romney took the stage at the naacp's annual meeting in houston, texas with a message for black voters. >> if you want a president who will make things better in the african-american community, you are looking at him. >> reporter: about 90% of black voters are expected to support president obama in november, but romney says that support has not led to results. he points out while the u.s. unemployment rate is just over 8%, among blacks it's much higher,...
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austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. hey. hey eddie. i brought your stuff. you don't have to do this. yes i do. i want you to keep this. it'd be weird. take care. you too. [ sighs ] so how did it go? he's upset. [ male announcer ] spend less time at gas stations. with best in class fuel economy. it's our most innovative altima ever. ♪ >>> the obama campaign is trying to define mitt romney before he can define himself. new polling from swing states show it might be working. polls for priorities usa finds the president leading in some key battle ground states. let's check the "hardball" score board. starting in colorado, where the president has a 7-point lead over romney 49% to 42%. in florida the president leads governor romney by four. next to ohio where the president's lead is seven. 48% to 41%. in pennsylvania, obama's lead is nine. 49% to 40%. and in virginia, a closer race b
austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. hey. hey eddie. i brought your stuff. you don't have to do this. yes i do. i want you to keep this. it'd be weird. take care. you too. [ sighs ] so how did it go? he's upset. [ male announcer ] spend less time at gas stations. with best in class fuel economy. it's our most innovative altima ever. ♪ >>> the obama campaign is...
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austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. ...more talk on social security... ...but washington isn't talking to the american people. [ female announcer ] when it comes to the future of medicare and social security, you've earned the right to know. ♪ ...so what does it mean for you and your family? [ female announcer ] you've earned the facts. ♪ washington may not like straight talk, but i do. [ female announcer ] and you've earned a say. get the facts and make your voice heard on medicare and social security at earnedasay.org. >>> 43 minutes past the hour. checking our top stories now, obama back on the agenda. today, house republicans will vote to repeal the affordable care act, obamacare. it will be the first vote since the supreme court upheld the sweeping health care reforms two weeks ago. even if passed by the gop majority in the house, the repeal is doomed in the senate, whic
austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. ...more talk on social security... ...but washington isn't talking to the american people. [ female announcer ] when it comes to the future of medicare and social security, you've earned the right to know. ♪ ...so what does it mean for you and your family? [ female announcer ] you've earned the facts. ♪ washington may not like...
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but texas is refusing to participate, joining wisconsin, florida and louisiana, texas would be eligible for $164 billion in federal aid to pay for the expansion through 2020. but lieutenant governor david dewhurst says texas' share would be a heavy burden. >> quite frankly, the medicaid system is broken and by simply adding a million and a half to two million more people to medicaid will not solve the problem. >> texas will also be the largest state to refuse to create the state-run health care exchanges that would allow people to shop for affordable coverage. in a letter to the obama administration, texas governor rick perry called the requirements brazen intrusions into the sovereignty of our state. >> it doesn't materially improve the health care of texans and americans, and in five short years it will start to bankrupt the state of texas and other states. >> opting out will not stop health care exchanges from being set up in texas. if the state doesn't do it, federal authorities will. texas leaders bet that the supreme court would strike down the health care law, so they've done lit
but texas is refusing to participate, joining wisconsin, florida and louisiana, texas would be eligible for $164 billion in federal aid to pay for the expansion through 2020. but lieutenant governor david dewhurst says texas' share would be a heavy burden. >> quite frankly, the medicaid system is broken and by simply adding a million and a half to two million more people to medicaid will not solve the problem. >> texas will also be the largest state to refuse to create the state-run...
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in texas governor perry is trying to ban doctors from even talking about abortion. this year governor mcdonald became a household name after his state joined in requiring women to undergo invasive ultrasounds. mississippi's attempt is the latest example in a long list it passed a so-called trap law. that stands for targeted regulation of abortion providers. the law lives up to its name. it's a trap. mississippi's law would require anyone performing an abortion to have privileges to admit patients to a local hospital. the doctors at mississippi's one clinic does not have those privileges. and the clinic says they're not necessary. bennett says it's designed to protect patients. but we know what the real motive is, governor. >> if it closes that clinic, then so be it. we're going to continue to try to work to end abortion in mississippi. and this is an historic day to begin that process. >> what about the lieutenant governor? >> that's a bill that gives us a great opportunity to do -- to accomplish what our goal needs to be. our goal needs to be to end all abortions i
in texas governor perry is trying to ban doctors from even talking about abortion. this year governor mcdonald became a household name after his state joined in requiring women to undergo invasive ultrasounds. mississippi's attempt is the latest example in a long list it passed a so-called trap law. that stands for targeted regulation of abortion providers. the law lives up to its name. it's a trap. mississippi's law would require anyone performing an abortion to have privileges to admit...
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they're just too rare, too uncommon. >> aside from the texas drought, noaa called the entire year of 2011 the year of extreme weather events. >> on the ground. >> starting in joplin, missouri. all told, there were seven tornado outbreaks in america last year that caused a billion dollars or more in damages. there were increased hurricanes in the north atlantic. unprecedented flooding in australia and wide spreed drought in east africa. and all of that was caused by la nina. typically la nina is marked by a sharp cooling in the pacific, but last year's la nina was the warmest ever and, again, the government concluded that global climate change played a role. >> what's happening is these normal fluctuations between el nino and la nina events that lead to some of the extreme conditions become more extreme, more intense than they might otherwise have been because we've got increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere leading to a warmer planet. >> noaa scientists are not claiming that climate change causes a specific tornado or a specific drought, but what they are saying for the first t
they're just too rare, too uncommon. >> aside from the texas drought, noaa called the entire year of 2011 the year of extreme weather events. >> on the ground. >> starting in joplin, missouri. all told, there were seven tornado outbreaks in america last year that caused a billion dollars or more in damages. there were increased hurricanes in the north atlantic. unprecedented flooding in australia and wide spreed drought in east africa. and all of that was caused by la nina....
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texas has a law or tried to put on the books a law that would allow individuals to use a gun permit to register to vote and at the same time, not use a college identification card. what's up with that? so we are going to be very much interested in what governor mitt romney has to say concerning voter suppression and voter invitation to have access to the polls. >> what's up with that? so why do you think that mitt romney is actually coming to the naacp when he polls at 1%? what's he getting out of it. >> it's illusion of inclusion, of people come and they show that they are concerned. they show that i am a diverse candidate. they show they talk the talk but they don't walk the walk. when he leaves the naacp narm convention, what will his policies and priorities be? we have a serious problem of unemployment in our communities, particularly in urban communities all around this nation. the unemployment rate for african-americans is north of 14% in the city of detroit, you know it's almost at depression levels. and so there is no program. there is no safety net, governor. there is no impet
texas has a law or tried to put on the books a law that would allow individuals to use a gun permit to register to vote and at the same time, not use a college identification card. what's up with that? so we are going to be very much interested in what governor mitt romney has to say concerning voter suppression and voter invitation to have access to the polls. >> what's up with that? so why do you think that mitt romney is actually coming to the naacp when he polls at 1%? what's he...
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issue in texas and other states where minorities believe they are being targeted by republican legislators to keep them from voting in the november election. let me play what eric holder said yesterday where he compared it to poll taxes. let's play it. >> under is the proposed law, concealed handgun licenses would be acceptable forms of photo i.d. but student i.d.s would not. many of those without i.d.s would have to travel great distances to get them. and some would struggle to pay for the documents they might need to obtain them. we call those poll taxes. >> would governor romney a bolder move for him to have addressed something like this. >> that's an interesting point. i agreed with your previous discussion what he went in there with an eye toward an audience not black voters. he's did there to show that i'm going to confront them and take the boos. had he confronted rotor i.d., that would have been a much bolder step. the problem is republicans in general and romney specifically haven't come up with an answer for the question of whether or not this is the disproportionately disenfranc
issue in texas and other states where minorities believe they are being targeted by republican legislators to keep them from voting in the november election. let me play what eric holder said yesterday where he compared it to poll taxes. let's play it. >> under is the proposed law, concealed handgun licenses would be acceptable forms of photo i.d. but student i.d.s would not. many of those without i.d.s would have to travel great distances to get them. and some would struggle to pay for...
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austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. >> greta: 11:00 is almost here, flash studio lights. it's time for last call. do you think the airlines like digging through your wallet for cash? seems like each year there is a new fee. here is jay leno's take on their latest move. >> listen to this. the airlines are considering charging passengers a fee to exit the plane first, after landing. like they want to you pay, do you want to be first to get off the plane? you have to pay an extra fee. how about landing on time? so we're not so desperate to get the hell off the plane? >> greta: that is your last call. lights are blinking and we are closing down shop. thank you for being with us tonight.
austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. >> greta: 11:00 is almost here, flash studio lights. it's time for last call. do you think the airlines like digging through your wallet for cash? seems like each year there is a new fee. here is jay leno's take on their latest move. >> listen to this. the airlines are considering charging passengers a fee to exit the plane...
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the chairman from texas is recognized. mr. smith: mr. speaker, i yield one minute to the gentleman from texas, mr. gohmert, who is a distinguished jurist before he became a member of congress and then a distinguished member of the judiciary committee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized for one minute. mr. gohmert: thank you, mr. speaker. i can verify that there are people who have already lost their insurance because of obamacare. . it is not true that if you like your insurance, you can keep it. people have lost doctors who were assured if you like your doctor you can keep them. that is not true. we were told there would be no tax. and that's not true. in fact, in the bill itself, one of the most devastating things, if you are a single individual and making 133% of the poverty level, you are making $14,000 and can't afford $12,000 insurance policy, you are going to be fined at 2 1/2%. it is a tax. it will devastate. you make $40,000, a family of four, five, six, $1,000 fine because you can't afford a $12,000
the chairman from texas is recognized. mr. smith: mr. speaker, i yield one minute to the gentleman from texas, mr. gohmert, who is a distinguished jurist before he became a member of congress and then a distinguished member of the judiciary committee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized for one minute. mr. gohmert: thank you, mr. speaker. i can verify that there are people who have already lost their insurance because of obamacare. . it is not true that if you like...
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they are holding their annual meeting in houston, texas. but it's going to be a tough sell. 95% of african-americans voted for president obama in 2008. let me bring in "new york times" columnist charles blow and joe watkins, a mitt romney surrogate and former aid to president george h.w. bush. gentlemen, good morning. >> good morning, chris. >> mitt romney is expected to stick to his economy script as part of his prepared remarks which were just released before the speech. he said, if equal opportunity in america were an accomplished fact, then a chronically bad economy would be equally bad for everyone. instead, it's worse for african-americans in almost every way. the african-american jobless rate, 14.4%. does he have a winning message here, charles? >> well, how you define winning in this case. >> could he win over some african-american voters who have been largely, obviously, voting for barack obama? >> well, african-americans have been largely voting for democrats. since '80, '84, the republicans have not won -- >> but it's gone up to
they are holding their annual meeting in houston, texas. but it's going to be a tough sell. 95% of african-americans voted for president obama in 2008. let me bring in "new york times" columnist charles blow and joe watkins, a mitt romney surrogate and former aid to president george h.w. bush. gentlemen, good morning. >> good morning, chris. >> mitt romney is expected to stick to his economy script as part of his prepared remarks which were just released before the speech....
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austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] what's the point of an epa estimated 42 miles per gallon if the miles aren't interesting? the lexus ct hybrid. this is the pursuit of perfection. the lexus ct hybrid. like, keep one of these over your head. well, i wasn't "supposed" to need flood insurance, but i have it. fred over here chose not to have it. ♪ me, i've got a plan. fred he uh... fred what is your plan? do i look like i have a plan? not really. [ female announcer ] only flood insurance covers floods. for a free brochure, call the number on your screen. >>> welcome back to "hardball." republican governors in iowa and florida are making it harder for felons who have served their sentences to get back a fundamental right of citizenship. the right to vote. critics argue it is another way to tamp down voter turnout ahead of november's election especial
austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] what's the point of an epa estimated 42 miles per gallon if the miles aren't interesting? the lexus ct hybrid. this is the pursuit of perfection. the lexus ct hybrid. like, keep one of these over your head. well, i wasn't "supposed" to need flood insurance, but i have it. fred over here chose not...
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austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] what's the point of an epa estimated 42 miles per gallon if the miles aren't interesting? the lexus ct hybrid. this is the pursuit of perfection. >>> welcome back to "hardball." republican governors in iowa and florida are making it harder for felons who have served their sentences to get back a fundamental right of citizenship. the right to vote. critics argue it is another way to tamp down voter turnout ahead of november's election especially ammon typically democratic voters. the bureau of justice reports that 60% of prison inmates across the nation are black or hispanic. florida and iowa are two of the handful of states that don't automatically reinstate an ex-felon's right to vote. but they happen to be swing states. joining me now are lenny curry, chairman of the florida republican party and eugene robinson,
austin, texas... we are all here to represent the country we love this is for everyone back home it's go time. across america, we're all committed to team usa. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] what's the point of an epa estimated 42 miles per gallon if the miles aren't interesting? the lexus ct hybrid. this is the pursuit of perfection. >>> welcome back to "hardball." republican governors in iowa and florida are making it harder for felons who have served their sentences to get...
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scattered in texas. austin, texas picked up 10 inches of rain in a few hours in the heavy thunderstorms just the other day. the scattered thunderstorms across the deep south, the tennessee valley into the carolinas, look at all the rain that's been falling down there. we're just to the north of this big area of rainfall and we're going to see the main rains stay off to our south. for us isolated shower or storm but really going to be in pennsylvania, the mountains i think a better chance today than around here as temperatures make a run into the upper 80s, close to 90. looking at the forecast the next three days, 89 today, stray thunderstorm. i think rain chances 20%, 30%. tonight we're dipping back into the 70s. some upper 60s in the suburbs. tomorrow 89. a dry day but 90 on friday, chance for an afternoon storm. then temperatures are creeping upwards. over the weekend low to mid-90s even by sunday with scattered afternoon storms. then mid-90s monday and tuesday. chance of storms on monday. 4:46. monika
scattered in texas. austin, texas picked up 10 inches of rain in a few hours in the heavy thunderstorms just the other day. the scattered thunderstorms across the deep south, the tennessee valley into the carolinas, look at all the rain that's been falling down there. we're just to the north of this big area of rainfall and we're going to see the main rains stay off to our south. for us isolated shower or storm but really going to be in pennsylvania, the mountains i think a better chance today...